Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

5 from 6 votes

This Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad is a healthy summer salad recipe made with just 4 ingredients! It's tossed in a creamy, savory homemade dressing to tie it all together.

Prep Time30

Refrigerate15

Total Time45

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy pasta salad, creamy pasta salad recipe, seafood salad, seafood salad recipe, shrimp pasta salad, shrimp salad, shrimp salad dressing, shrimp salad recipe

Servings:

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Equipment

Stove

Ingredients

For the Salad

3 to 4 cups small pasta shells, uncooked
1 pound shrimp, cooked, tails removed
1 English cucumber, diced
3 to 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced

For the Dressing

1/2 cup yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise, add more for a creamier consistency
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
fresh dill, optional, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare pasta according to directions on the package; drain and rinse until cold.
Transfer pasta to a large salad bowl. To the pasta, add prepared shrimp, cucumbers and celery; set aside
In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, onion powder and pepper; whisk until incorporated.
Add dressing to the pasta; mix until well combined. Taste and adjust accordingly.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Garnish with dill and serve!

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